Regardless of your practice area, there are times when you want to compare two documents and see the changes made. There is software that does this, but it can be expensive. The next time you want to compare two documents, try the built-in functionality in Word 2007 or 2010. Here’s how: Open Word and select Review (in […]
There are lots of timer applications available for your PC or Mac, but how do you easily find one that a) works well and b) is free? Lifehacker asked readers to nominate their favorite timers. They posted the results and then asked folks to vote for their favorite five. Check out a comparison of the […]
iPhone headphones do much more than provide sound. Below are links to a video and text that outline 10 hidden headphone controls that will make your life much easier! Check out this three-minute video that shows how to use the 10 controls. If you’d rather read about them, check out the text here. You can […]
Using passwords to log onto websites ensures your information is kept secure. The tough part is remembering all your passwords. Different websites require different parameters for passwords. One might require a minimum of seven characters, while another might require a password containing one special symbol, one capital letter, one number, etc. Even if you wanted […]
When you delete an email in Microsoft Outlook, it’s not actually deleted. It is sent to the “Deleted Items” folder, and you have to go into that folder and delete it again for it to be gone. There are times, however, when you know you want to permanently delete an email the first time. To […]
If you frequently have multiple windows open at the same time, your desktop can look cluttered. With the Windows 7 “shake” feature, you can easily minimize all open windows except the one you’re working on. Here’s how: 1. Using your mouse, click and hold the title bar of the window you want to remain open […]
On request, the Colorado Court of Appeals will now send a copy of an unpublished opinion directly to your email! All you need to know is the case name and case number. Go to their website to fill out the form. Hit “submit,” and your request will be answered by 5 p.m. the following business […]
If there are people to whom you often send email, you can easily create desktop shortcuts that will start Outlook and automatically address messages to your frequent email recipients with one click. Here’s how: Right-click on a blank area of the Windows desktop (the screen you get when you first start your computer) and select […]
Ethics Opinion 119 “Disclosure, Review, and Use of Metadata,” requires to you know what metadata is and how to get rid of it. In a nutshell, metadata is “data about data.” Every time you create a new document, information about the document is automatically generated. This information can include the name of the person who […]
Microsoft Outlook 2003 and 2007 both allow you to set up an email form that will prevent recipients from forwarding your emails to anyone else as long as the sender and recipient both use Outlook. Although there are ways of getting around this—the recipient could cut and paste the content of your email into another […]